National Poll - Q4
Consumers find ways to stay afloat
SPENDING
Consumables
Although more consumers this quarter are driving freely, as gasoline prices have eased, more are cutting back on overall spending. Fewer consumers are spending freely for apparel, food, and medical expenses.
Meeting NIMBY
Not in my backyard (NIMBY) groups can lead to harrowing experiences for some companies. Proper preparation is vital in order to reach agreements.
National Poll - Q3
On shaky ground, consumers maintain their balance
SPENDING
Consumables
After cutting back sharply in Q2 when gasoline prices spiked, consumers resume spending in Q3 for such day-to-day consumables as food, clothing, and medical expenses. Most consumers continue to avoid driving to save on gasoline.
Rahm Emanuel: The First 100 Days
After 100 Days, Residents Signal Approval of Emanuel’s Policies but Have Yet to See Much Improvement to Core City Services
After his first 100 days in office, more than half of Chicago residents (52%) report that they are either extremely or somewhat satisfied with Rahm Emanuel’s performance as Mayor, according to a recent public opinion study conducted by LJS Strategic Research, a Chicago-based market research firm. Residents generally approve of the new Mayor’s policy initiatives, but have yet to see any direct impact on core City services.
Arturo Angel on ABC-7 News, Chicago
Art Angel of LJS Strategic Research recently appeared on the Chicago's ABC-7 news to provide insight into Kraft's announcement that they are splitting into two publicly traded companies, one focusing on global snacks and the second on North American grocery items.
Art explains why Kraft is making the move, and the drivers of change in emerging markets which may make the split a smart move for Kraft's growth potential.